March 30, 2017

Formerly Republican State House representative Beth Fukumoto took the bold step to quit the Republican Party a week ago. While she said constituent feedback the last two months based, in part, on her resentment

Formerly Republican State House representative Beth Fukumoto took the bold step to quit the Republican Party a week ago. While she said constituent feedback the last two months based, in part, on her resentment of President Trump, pushed her to make the move, she now finds herself in a bit of no-person's land.

It's official. When it comes to voting, Hawaii is dead last among all state in voter turnout, once again. Only 43% of eligible voters bothered to show up last November, which puts Hawaii well ahead of #49 West Virginia where about 51% showed up and cast a vote.

March 23, 2017

A few things to ponder as we enter the weekend… Once again an effort to spur an alternative route solution on the leeward coast has been brushed aside. Yes, there are already studies being done, but let'sMore >>

A few things to ponder as we enter the weekend… Once again an effort to spur an alternative route solution on the leeward coast has been brushed aside. Yes, there are already studies being done, but let's get serious here.More >>

March 20, 2017

So what is a college degree really worth? Time after time, we have seen studies showing the value of getting that diploma, and yet as costs continue to rise for higher education, some ponder the real value

So what is a college degree really worth? Time after time, we have seen studies showing the value of getting that diploma, and yet as costs continue to rise for higher education, some ponder the real value of the parchment.

March 13, 2017

Hindsight is 20/20 they say. And so it is that people are commenting that perhaps a Hawaiian Airlines plane did not need to turn around when an unhappy passenger made a snide comment last week. Well, it

I've heard whispers, hints, and allegations over the years, but I really didn't perceive it deeply. Now I'm beginning to wonder. Is some of the magic of "aloha" disappearing here? I see it in traffic, where everyone would wave out the window or with their right hand when you let them into your lane. Now, not so much.

March 6, 2017

If it seems like it took forever, that's because in basketball preparation terms and probable angst, it DID take forever. But in its infinite wisdom, the powers that be atop the NCAA and the infractions

If it seems like it took forever, that's because in basketball preparation terms and probable angst, it DID take forever. But in its infinite wisdom, the powers that be atop the NCAA and the infractions faction of that austere group